Eh&S Specialist

Description:

The EH&S Specialist supports safety and environmental compliance for multiple Kentucky warehouses and distribution sites by implementing EHS programs and ensuring adherence to federal, state, and local regulations, including Kentucky Occupational Safety and Health (KOSH) requirements. The role collaborates with site leadership and the corporate EHS team to conduct inspections, identify hazards, support incident investigations, coordinate training, and maintain accurate safety and environmental records. Additionally, the specialist assists with regulatory reporting and helps prepare sites for audits and inspections.

Essential Functions:

• Support the implementation and maintenance of EHS programs and site-level procedures to promote a safe work environment, including identifying training needs and coordinating general industry safety training. Assist EHS leadership with safety initiatives, projects, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Support the development and maintenance of emergency response and contingency plans, including fire prevention and spill response procedures. Assist with workplace incident, near‑miss, and injury investigations, including documentation of findings and contributing factors, and support communication of corrective actions under the direction of EHS leadership.
• Conduct and coordinate routine safety and environmental inspections at assigned warehouse locations using established checklists and procedures. Document inspection results and support sites in developing, tracking, and closing corrective action plans.
• Support EHS reporting processes by assisting with timely collection, documentation, and tracking of EHS incidents, inspection findings, corrective actions, and performance metrics. Assist in preparing information used for internal, corporate, and regulatory reporting and support continuous improvement efforts.
• Maintain accurate, organized, and audit‑ready EHS records in compliance with regulatory and company requirements, including training, inspections, incidents, and Safety Data Sheets (SDS), while supporting proper record retention practices.
• Coordinate with site operations, supervisors, and the EHS team to support day‑to‑day safety compliance activities across the supported locations.